Fall Table Setting- Using What You Have

October 5, 2017

I love a simple, easy table setting. A table setting with pieces that I already have, all mixed together to create a place everyone feels comfortable and special to be at our table. This table setting actually reminds me of my mom. She always clips sunflowers from the yard and has them on the table in vases she found at second hand stores. I know she influenced me on how I decorate today and for sure influenced the “use what you have” way of thinking. She is about focusing on connecting and loving on her guests than fussing over a big fancy table. She is the most caring person and the way she decorates shows that too. Hopefully this simple fall table setting will give you ideas to use what you have and focus on what is important.

Remember these flowers my hubby brought me on our anniversary? Well they were my inspiration to set the table for a fun, causal night on our deck. I clipped them and yep, filled them in little glass vases and spread them all over the table.

When I serve dinner in the Fall to a large group, I go easy and do a soup or my Paleo Pumpkin Chili. All about making ahead! I layered a white bowl over my mom’s china that she has been bringing me in small doses in her suitcase when she comes to visit. It is a little surprise every time she comes.

I mixed my black and white buffalo check napkins to give the china a casual feel and bring in our black and white painted deck. I layered the white dish towels from Everyday Occasions for a pop of white and another layer over the gold charges I have had (found at Good Will).

The white table runner down the center pulls it all together and gives a nice base to the center florals and pumpkins. (I will be sharing that amazing delicious Paleo Pumpkin Crunch Cake soon!).

For dinner outside and when I set the table I loved the idea of adding a nice scarf blanket at each chair. It is another way to tie in all the colors, softens the look and adds a little extra touch your guests won’t forget…another way to care for your guests. These would also make a great party favor. (This is the same blanket scarf I tied to our front door wreath, they are from Everyday Occasions too).

One of the small glass second hand vases would make a great party favor as well or a mini pumpkin!

I created some height with different size pumpkins sitting on cake pedestals. I did still keep it low, I don’t like to have to remove the center piece when everyone sits down to eat.

First of all I read your deck post the other day and it is amazing what you have done with that space! So clever! I adore black and white so of course I love the black and white combined with the traditional fall colors. It is so fresh and fun! I am going to have to grab some of those napkins and those inexpensive throws really make it special! thanks so much for playing along Brooke. You are so talented!!

Simple, elegant, beautiful. If one of the houses next door to you is ever for sale, would you let me know? I want to move in and be your new best friend so I can eat from pretty tables like this one. : )

Beautiful table setting, Brooke! Love that you encourage using what you have & make it look so amazing. I am dreaming of the day my mom hands me down her pretty china too. It’s lovely to incorporate special dishware with the everyday setting!

Brooke! I adore your deck makeover and I can see why you are always wanting to be out there. your table and approach is always my favorite. Use a combination and things you already have and let the flowers be the inspiration. Everything looks so lovely. So many detail that I love! So sweet that your mom is bringing you her china trip by trip! Love that!
xo
annie

Brooke! I adore your deck makeover and I can see why you are always wanting to be out there. your table and approach is always my favorite. Use a combination and things you already have and let the flowers be the inspiration. Everything looks so lovely. So many detail that I love! So sweet that your mom is bringing you her china trip by trip! Love that!
xo
annie

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I have always loved Nesting. It became more rewarding when I started preparing the nest for my Ella Grace, Lola Faith and Finn. I design around things that have a story and mix in funky trendy pieces. I am a Utah native, Connecticut transplant with 18 years experience at a design firm in Utah in designing, managing and as head store buyer. I love Kevin, Ella and Lola, to get my heart rate up in any sort of group setting, eating simple and clean or just give me a sweet potato and I am happy.
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